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Position Title Senior Systems Administrator Classification Title Administrator Position Number B1200PD Grade Level P3 Starting Wage/Salary $82,400 - $90,000 plus exceptional benefits Close Date 03/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Notes Position Type/Employee Class Administrative Faculty Status Not applicable FTE 1.0 Contract Months 12 Months Overtime Eligible Exempt Location Bend Hybrid Remote Work Eligible? No Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BENEFITS & PERKS Primary Purpose As a Senior Systems Administrator at Central Oregon Community College, you will be part of the Enterprise Systems Administration (ESA) team, a collaborative and cross-functional group that plays a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports the core operations of the college. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our students and the efficiency of our faculty and staff, empowering them to access the tools and resources they need to thrive. Essential Duties and Responsibilities While no two days are the same, you will often find yourself: Ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems, servers, workstations, and cloud-based services that support our campus community. Collaborating with internal teams to provide technical support, resolve issues, and maintain a secure and efficient technology environment. Managing and optimizing workstation and application deployments, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of faculty, staff, and students. Driving continuous improvement in system administration processes, software testing, and the development of new tools and technologies to enhance campus operations. Providing exceptional customer service by addressing technical needs, maintaining helpdesk support, and building systems for consistent service delivery. Contributing to innovative projects by assisting in the planning, design, and acquisition of new technologies that shape the future of COCC’s IT landscape. Department Specific

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies. Proficiency in server and workstation administration technologies, including current supported MS Windows Server operating systems, SQL Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, Storage (SAN), Enterprise Backup processes and Disaster Recovery. Must be able to monitor, identify, and resolve system/network outages, where responsible; determine, locate and correct hardware/software problems; document and prevent recurrence. Must be able to administer computer servers in an enterprise environment and have a working knowledge of enterprise network architecture. Ability to research and develop scripting and testing to ensure outcomes and work with programmers to troubleshoot script problems. Experience with current software deployment and monitoring tools. (Examples may include, but are not limited to: SCCM, PDQ, JAMF, SimpleMDM, Ninite, SolarWinds, ManageEngine, etc). Knowledge and experience configuring server monitoring tools and alerts. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Exchange Server in an on-premise environment. Knowledge and experience with a variety of server types including database, email, print, and web. Experience and skills in server, workstation and security best practices and documentation, including but not limited to: system /application patches, update management, and alert response. Requires strong analytical, project execution, and problem-solving skills. Must be able to effectively communicate and share information. Must be a strong team player. Self-directed and self-motivated. Positive attitude. Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience. Must be willing to work off-hours, including evenings and weekends, and to be on call for emergencies. Ergonomic Requirements Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. Position requires frequent on call, and early/late hours and weekend work. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. The position is an on-premise assignment, but periodic remote work may be necessary and or granted.Computer screen is used more than 75 percent of the time. Must be able to kneel, stoop, crawl, crouch, and balance on unstable surfaces. Work is performed in an ordinary office. Some lifting and installing of servers will be required. All individuals are required to be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results, which may sometimes require additional hours. Administrative personnel generally work a minimum of 40-45 hours per week, although it should be recognized that at certain times workloads can and will increase and/or decrease at the discretion of the College. Minimum Requirements Education: Associate’s Degree in a technology-related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Experience:Four years of direct, hands-on experience in workstation and server administration, infrastructure systems and/or related technology support demonstrating any combination of the following: 1) Active Directory; 2) Microsoft Exchange (server and/or O365); 3) Microsoft SQL Server or Powershell; and 4) Software imaging and deployments. Equivalency Statement The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check. Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related discipline.

Experience:Experience in any of the following:a. vCenter and VMware and/or Oracle KVM b. Enterprise backup applications, including Commvault and AWS c. Microsoft 365 administration and securityd. SCCM and/or PDQ e. AWS or OCI administrationCertifications:The college supports and encourages certifications in essential functions of the position such as Microsoft or VMWare certifications. Ongoing training in the position duties and requirements is expected. EEO Statement The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting. Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of education? No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Professional Certification or License (not a degree) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree in Progress Bachelors Degree Masters Degree In Progress Masters Degree Ph.D. in Progress Ph.D. J.D. M.D. Other Doctorate Level Degree * Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of four (4) years of direct, hands-on experience in workstation and server administration, infrastructure systems and/or related technology support demonstrating any combination of the following: a) Active Directory; b) Microsoft Exchange (server and/or O365); c) Microsoft SQL Server or Powershell; and d) Software imaging and deployments.

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* We recognize the value of skills, knowledge, and experience gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum education and/or experience requirements but possess other qualifications or experience they feel are equivalent are encouraged to apply. Check the applicable box(es) below and explain in the next question why your education/experience should be considered equivalent. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on the box or boxes you check, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process. I meet all minimum requirements (education and experience) listed for this position. I do not meet the minimum education degree requirement(s). My degree is not in the required stated area(s). I have less than the minimum years' experience in the area(s) required. * As a follow up to the previous question, explain how your education/experience should be considered equivalent to the minimum requirements. If you feel you meet all the stated minimum requirements, please put N/A. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team. You will not be automatically eliminated by our recruitment software based on your response, as we are committed to a fair and thorough evaluation process.

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In support of COCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, bilingual fluency in English and another language is considered a plus: Please list any languages other than English in which you are fluent (read and write)

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* Are you a U.S. military veteran? COCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. To receive veterans' preference in this recruitment process, you must upload your DD214 and 215 (215 if applicable) or certification that you expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status as supporting documentation. You will have the opportunity to upload the document(s) in the next step of this application process. Yes, I am a veteran No, I am not a veteran If you have identified yourself as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran by submitting your DD214 and DD215 (if applicable) form(s) as proof of veteran status, please describe any transferable skills earned during your military service that you feel relate to the requirements/preferences of this position.

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* COCC employees must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed. Are you, or will you be residing in the state of Oregon by the start date of this position? Yes No * The College CANNOT provide support or sponsorship of any type for visa applications and related paperwork for employment purposes. To be considered, applicants must already be authorized to begin work in the United States, be able to arrive in the country, and maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support. Are you currently, or will you be, authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date? Yes, I am already or will be authorized to begin work in the United States, able to arrive, and able to maintain work eligibility without the College’s sponsorship or support by the position’s start date. No. * Background checks are required for all employees of COCC. Should an offer of employment be made to you and accepted by you, you will receive an email from COCC / HireRight Screening requesting your consent and basic information to complete the check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check. Confirmed findings on a criminal background check will not automatically disqualify you from being hired into a position. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the job responsibilities and other risk factors. Additional information regarding COCC’s criminal history check policy can be found online in the General Procedures Manual, Section HR-2-1. Please indicate here if you will provide consent to the criminal history check when requested by the College Yes, I will provide my consent when requested No, I will not provide my consent when requested Required Documents Required Documents Resume/Vitae Cover Letter College Transcript 1 (unofficial) Optional Documents US Military DD 214